As the demand for data, analysis and access mushrooms globally, so does the need for increased computational and processing capacity. To accommodate the components necessary to provide this desired capacity, circuit board designers must find ways to get the most out of their available, valuable board space. Helping to address this, GE’s Critical Power business […]
Converters
New encapsulated DC to DC converters
AutomationDirect’s Rhino line of power products now includes encapsulated DC to DC converters as well as additional plastic slim line models. With tightly regulated output voltages, Rhino DC to DC converters provide a reliable power source for sensitive loads in industrial process controls, factory automation and other industrial environments. The Rhino PSE Series of DC […]
Ultra-Small 2, 3-W Isolated/regulated DC-DC converters
MINMAX is proud to announce the release of their new MFW02 & MFW03 Series of 2 Watt & 3 Watt Isolated / Regulated wide input range DC-DC Converters setting a new standard for power density. The MINMAX MFW02 & MFW03 series are the latest generation of high performance dc-dc converters delivering 2W & 3W of […]
1 watt DC-DC converter series features higher isolation of 3000 VDC and regulated output
Aimtec’s new addition to the AM1DR-NZ series of 1 watt power supplies features a regulated output signal with higher input to output isolation of 3000 VDC (tested for 60 seconds during manufacturing). Supported input voltages of 5, 12, or 24 VDC converted to single output voltages of 5, 12, 15 or 24 VDC. The series […]
2 Watt DC-DC converter offers short-circuit protection and wide temperature range
Aimtec announces the AM2DS-NZ, 2-W series DC-DC unregulated converters. AM2DS-NZ feature continuous short-circuit protection with automatic recovery restart. The restart feature will work continuously until the short-circuit condition is cleared protecting the converter, the load and the converter’s input circuit and source from extremely high currents caused by output short circuits. Supported input voltages are […]
DC-DC step-down converter features low Vin and integrated inductor
Altera, now a part of Intel Corporation, has expanded its Enpirion power products portfolio with a 6A PowerSoC DC-DC step-down converter that is a full-featured, highly integrated, and fully tested PowerSoC with integrated inductor. The new PowerSoC (EN6362QI) is the first in a new generation of low-VIN (input voltage) power products that offer industry-leading power density while […]
Compact 5 Watt DC/DC converter from Traco
The cubical package of only 1.23 cm3 encloses a sophisticated circuit which provides 5 Watt output power without any compromise regarding reliability and functionality. They operate up to 50°C environment temperature at full load or up to 75°C with a 50% load de-rating. With 1500 VDC I/O-isolation voltage, external On/Off, short current protection and EMC […]
Dev boards speed development of GaN transistor designs for class-E/D amps, push-pull converters up to 30 MHz
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) has announced high efficiency, GaN-based differential mode development boards that can operate up to 30 MHz. These boards provide an easy-to-use way for power systems designers to evaluate the exceptional performance of gallium nitride transistors and get their products into volume production quickly. These development boards are designed for class-E […]
Evaluation kit for step-down converters
Würth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG and Infineon Technologies AG are launching the jointly developed “XMC Digital Power Explorer” evaluation kit. This synchronous step-down converter, which can be assembled with two different control cards (XMC1300 – ARM Cortex-M0 MCU and XMC4200 – ARM Cortex-M4F MCU), makes it easier for developers of analog power supplies […]
